I am so proud of myself, with Maryssa I gave up breastfeeding before leaving the hospital(had no support, no lactation consultant at the hospital, the nurses were of no help, just wanted to give her a bottle). With Owen I did not even try, my expirence with Maryssa was horrible and I was scared it would be repeated.

Well I talked with my OB(different doctor then with my first two) about my desire to bf this time, she told me that the reason she no longer delivers at the hospital I had my first two is because of the lack of breastfeeding support. Anyway, my OB made sure that Piper was nursing within minutes of birth.

And here we are almost 1 month later and I have stuck with it. Even though it has been rough, Piper still does not open real wide most of the time and we are dealing with thrush right now but it has been so wonderful. :heart:

Wow, BRAG from the rooftops mama! Way to stick with it and try again for a fresh start for this baby :D

Sarah

Congrats! That's amazing. I think you deserve a present! (Not kidding, you should really buy yourself a present for that, some wonderful little treat.)

I had a terrible time nursing my babies. I hated the smug way everyone was telling me what to do with my body when it hurt soooo much and was so exhausting and hard. But I made it in the end and the really good news .... after 6-9 weeks it gets incredibly easier. Like so much easier its kind of crazy. :) (Caleb just weaned a week before his second birthday and I *miss* it.) Have a wonderful nursey time with each other. And get rid of that thrush quick! I swear by gentian violet though its hard to get and stains terribly -- it worked so quickly for us though, and thrush can really sour a nursing relationship.

Astoria

WTG mama!!!! I'm SO proud of you too!!!! :thumbsup: makes such a huge difference with the right suppoert!!! my 1st 2 nursing relationships didn't last as long as i wanted them to...proud to report all following kids are part of the "not a drop (formula)" club...Piper will be too!!!!
Good for you!!!!

And I have to ask...is Piper holding her head up like that propped up on her arms all on her own? Aren't our girls like 2 days apart????? faith has just started picking up her head off our shoulders....wow!!! :drop: it must be that awesome breastmilk!!!

And I have to ask...is Piper holding her head up like that propped up on her arms all on her own? Aren't our girls like 2 days apart????? faith has just started picking up her head off our shoulders....wow!!! :drop: it must be that awesome breastmilk!!!


thanks Mama's, I am pretty darn proud of myself. ;)

Meg, yep Piper is holding her head up, she can hold it steady for a good 25-45 sec sometimes longer at a time. :drop: I cant believe how fast she is growing

AWW YEAAAAAA!!!!!! I am so proud of you Kelley! I had no idea you didn't BF your other children! Go GO GO Shout it out!! Let every one know you are DOING IT! WOW How exhilerating!!! :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart:


Now just a woprd about thrush,its a PITA . Had with both girls and with makenna specifically for over a MONTH> Genetian Violet for her and acidopholis & eating 2-3 containers of yogurt for me FINALLY nipped it. I still eat 2 containers a day of yogurt adn I just started acidophillus again to try to steer clear of thrush for Sully's sake;)
I know you didn't ask, but though I d let you know that it did work for us and it was inexpensive and natural remedy;)

YAY!!!!!!! I'm so incredibly proud of you. This is - literally - the most positive thing I have heard in the past week. Good for you.

Woohoo! That is great! I love to hear stories like that. Shout it out for everyone to hear, you never know when your story will spur someone else along to give it a go, or try again!
I'm proud of you too!
Love, Carey

Woohoo! That is great! Shout it out! You never know when your story will help somone else in the same situation, or encourage them to keep trying! Way to go!!!
:)
Carey

Huh, well, I didn't think it let me post the first time. It did something weird, so I re-posted! sorry!!
Carey

Yeah! Congrats, you've made it through the tough part. You should be so proud of yourself, that's a great accomplishment!

That's incredible, mama!

I hope yor thrush clears up soon! :big hug:

Jessica

congratulations! good job mama! brag all you want!!

thanks!! :heart:

:bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: nak

:cloud9: :heart: :bow: :balloons: :jump: :singing: ;partyhat: ;cool: :bounce:

WTG! It does get easier, I promise. I was plagued with a lot of probs with the first and persevered...

Isn't it nice to not deal with bottles or mixing formula,?(i never have, but I can't imagine doing it:)